I met up with a super cool group from OSP down in Laguna Beach to shoot a “Trash the Dress” session with a bunch of models/brides. For those unfamiliar, think of “Trash the Dress” as a type of bridal photo shoot where you don’t have to worry about how your dress will look for the reception. A lot of people misunderstand it and think that the dresses are being ruined, but that is rarely the case. They’re pretty good after a dry cleaning. To me, it’s really just a fun session that allows the bride and the photographer to try all kinds of creative ideas that usually end up in pretty amazing and hot images.

Anyway, I caught up with some friends and also met some really cool people that I’ve been waiting to meet for a while. There ended up being 11 brides and about 20 or so photographers and it was so fun. It was a similar experience to some of the shooting we did in Seattle, so it was kind of a cool flashback. I got pretty soaked…stupid me for wearing jeans. Just imagine how I got home! There was also a crew from the OC Register and the article is up already! Also, Elysium Productions was there to capture the whole thing…I’m sure they got some pretty funny footage. Thanks to the brides/grooms that shot with me, Kelli, Kim, Wendy, Karen & Ben, Allison & Phil and Shannon & Marcelo.

If any brides out there are interested in the concept, let me know and I’ll fill you in on the details. If you are, then you will get some HOT images!!! Check out trashthedress.com for more info. They have a good Why Trash the Dress ? section.

Thanks to Nataly for organizing the whole thing!

Here are some goods…I should do a slideshow!

The shot above was my second click of the day. Kim set up by Greg.

Kim on the rocks.

Love this shot of Kim. It’s very James Bond-ish.

Karen and Ben up on the rocks.

Wendy.

Allison and Phil.

They were Awesome models. Just willing do what it takes :) This was set up by Miguel.

Shannon and Marcelo

I got to visit one of the cooler beach towns in Southern California when I met up with Victoria and Brian for their engagement session in La Jolla, CA. It’s just a beautiful place and it was cool being with such a fantastic couple. As you can tell below, they made it kinda easy on me :) and we managed to get some pretty cool stuff all around town. Their eyes just give off some amazing emotion. Their wedding is coming up really soon and will be down in San Diego. Should be a blast! The goods:

I guess that’s what it’s called. I’m trying out this Twitter thing. For those not yet familiar, it’s basically a site where you update your status so that others can see what you’re doing. Crazy, right? They call it micro-blogging because you are limited to 140 characters and you can submit it via SMS text, Instant Message or via the Web. Then you can receive updates via Text, IM or check the site. It’s pretty funny that people do this, but at the same time somewhat intriguing. Not sure if anyone will be following me, but let’s give it a shot. I’ll make Tey follow me! HAHAH

Not sure how long this will last, but I’ll give it a shot. I’ll be on it using my new phone, so i’ll probably be updating daily. Just when you thought the blog was too much, he’re comes this!

Check out Twitter and my Twiiter page at: http://www.twitter.com/jangarcia. Add me if you like. And if you’re on your iPhone, check out Pocket Tweets. I’ll find a way to add their badge to the blog…maybe. And check out Twittervision.com…intense!

Here’s my fav song lately, call me sappy:

It was a cloudy Sunday when we met up with Katie and Ryan for their engagement photos. We had some fun on the beach and they were real sports with all the stuff we did. Thanks for putting up with us! I got kinda wet shooting from the water, thank goodness for board shorts! Definitely a must for all beach sessions. Their wedding is coming up really quickly, this coming August and it will be at the Ritz-Carlton in Pasadena. Can’t wait! Here are some highlights:

On Saturday, Shelley and Dan were married at Happy Trails Catering in Old Towne Pasadena. It was a cool, intimate engagment with their very close friends and family. I knew it was going to be a blast as Shelley and Dan just know how to have fun and enjoy each other’s company. As it turned out, the rest of their friends and family have the same fun loving demeanor and we got some outrageously fun shots! Dan even borrowed my camera and ran around taking shots of everyone…and he got some pretty funny results. Check it out at the end. I want to congratulate the newly married Mr. and Mrs. Rocketman and hope you guys have a blast in Greece! The good stuff:

Happy Trails had this awesome tree in the middle of the property.

Some petals for the newlyweds.

Sitting in a tree…

Shelley with the ladies.

Dan with the men.

The wild side is coming out! :)

Playfulness is such a great thing.

The Love Grip.

I love this shot up near the bamboo wall.

Some crazy fun during the garter toss.

Cake anyone?

Pooped! That’s a restored Ford Model T…so cool!

Some random details from the day.

And…here are some of the shots Dan took with my camera. It was so funny to watch…he was having a blast and everyone was hamming it up. So great! I took that shot of him in the center…and yes, that’s us in the bottom right :)